Gambo: D-backs never close to trading Upton to Texas

The internet has been abuzz with rumors about the Arizona Diamondbacks trading right fielder Justin Upton to (fill in the blank).

Over the last few days, the most prominent and frequent rumors have had the Texas Rangers strongly pursuing Upton. Friday morning, MLB Network's Peter Gammons went as far to tweet that he witnessed a Rangers official telling an official from the Houston Astros that they had landed Upton.

Not so fast, says Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro on Twitter.

Contrary to reports the Diamondbacks were never close to trading Justin Upton to Texas, that report is 100% false!